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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.78, 706.29 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.78, 706.29 and 146.18 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.78 : 706.29 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.78/706.29 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.78x = 706.29 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.78x = 103,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,245.47/470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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